Lasithi is the easternmost prefecture on the island of Crete, to the east of the prefecture of Heraklion with a population of 75,000 residents (2011 inventory). Its capital is Agios Nikolaos, the other major towns being Ierapetra, Sitia and Neapoli. The mountains include the Dikte to the west and the Sitia Mountains to the east. The Sea of Crete lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south.
To the east of the village of Elounda lies the island of Spinalonga, formerly a Venetian fortress and a leper colony. On the foot of Mount Dikti lies the Lasithi Plateau, famous for its windmills. Vai is well-known for its datepalm forest.
Thanks to stunning beaches and its mild climate year-long, Lasithi attracts many tourists. Mass tourism is served by places like Vai, Agios Nikolaos and the island of Chrissi. More off-beat tourism can be found in villages on the south coast like Myrtos, Makrys Gialos or Makrigialos, Xerokambos and Koutsouras.
The prefecture is home to a number of ancient remains. Vasiliki, Fournu Korfi, Pyrgos, Zakros and Gournia are ruins of Minoan date, Lato and Itanos were Doric towns.
Agios Nikolaos
Aghios Nikolaos, belongs to Lasithi prefecture, on the east coast of Crete, and is an international and cosmopolitan resort that welcomes thousands of visitors annually.
Ammoudara beach
The beach Amoudara is located 5 km south of the town of Agios Nikolaos on the road leading from Agios Nikolaos to Sitia and Ierapetra.
Elounda
Elounda is a world renowned tourism resort located to the north of Aghios Nikolaos, having an indented coastline, sandy beaches, crystal clear seas, and a tranquil and heavenly environment, it’s certain that it will fascinate you . In Elounda you will find some of the finest resort hotels on the island.
Istron beach
13 km southeast of St. Nicholas on the way to Ierapetra, is found the beautiful beach of Istron or Pilos.
Voulisma beach
The coast Voulisma located 12 km from the town of Agios Nikolaos and is the largest public beach of Kalo Chorio. It is a sandy beach 700 meters long, unique in Crete for its white sands that make the water clear and exotic. The beach Voulisma is awarded with blue flag.